Colorado Unit 61/62

MARKANDERSON said:
Assuming that I draw an archery elk tag for GMU 61 this fall, "Do I haul my Polaris ATV to Colorado?" I have heard yes from 1 hunter. I have heard no from another. I have never been in the unit, so I don't know the terrain or regulations. It would be licensed and insured.
Click to expand...
Very useful in some parts of 61 especially if it is 50” or less.
 
MARKANDERSON said:
Assuming that I draw an archery elk tag for GMU 61 this fall, "Do I haul my Polaris ATV to Colorado?" I have heard yes from 1 hunter. I have heard no from another. I have never been in the unit, so I don't know the terrain or regulations. It would be licensed and insured.
Click to expand...
yes, a lot of helpful/convenient uses for an atv there, over 50" will restrict that some, but I would personally take it if it's not too much of a dazzle to drag out there.
 
Start here: https://ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu/index.html?app=HuntingAtlas

Scroll down left hand column, check boxes for BLM trails, Motor Vehicle Use, Hunter reference. You will see maps that show all open roads and motorized trails, including trails w 50" width restriction. Also unit boundaries, topo maps, campgrounds, water, seasonal closures which won't be a thing during Sept, and lots of wildfire mapping. Good luck, it is a great elk unit. Randy did an episode of his rifle elk hunt in 61 a couple years ago, it is on Youtube.
 
elkduds said:
Start here: https://ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu/index.html?app=HuntingAtlas

Scroll down left hand column, check boxes for BLM trails, Motor Vehicle Use, Hunter reference. You will see maps that show all open roads and motorized trails, including trails w 50" width restriction. Also unit boundaries, topo maps, campgrounds, water, seasonal closures which won't be a thing during Sept, and lots of wildfire mapping. Good luck, it is a great elk unit. Randy did an episode of his rifle elk hunt in 61 a couple years ago, it is on Youtube.
Click to expand...
Thanks for the link. Mark1 (2015_12_29 23_12_31 UTC).jpg
 
elkduds said:
Very nice, glad you were in on that.
Click to expand...
I wasn’t there for the hunt but I told them to call in they needed help hauling it out. We were glad for the burn a few years back because it would have been a lot more trouble in full sized oakbrush. A bonus was there were three dusky grouse at my vehicle when we got done which I took home with me. The bull scored 336 And change.
 
MARKANDERSON said:
Assuming that I draw an archery elk tag for GMU 61 this fall, "Do I haul my Polaris ATV to Colorado?" I have heard yes from 1 hunter. I have heard no from another. I have never been in the unit, so I don't know the terrain or regulations. It would be licensed and insured.
Click to expand...
Unless something has changed, non-res hunters are required to get an "out of state atv permit" for their atvs and side by sides. To me it just seems like a way to milk a few more dollars from non-res hunters but last time I was cow hunting in 61 the wardens were actually checking to make sure people had them.
 
Nickman123 said:
Unless something has changed, non-res hunters are required to get an "out of state atv permit" for their atvs and side by sides. To me it just seems like a way to milk a few more dollars from non-res hunters but last time I was cow hunting in 61 the wardens were actually checking to make sure people had them.
Click to expand...
The Colorado OHV Registration Program fees fund trail maintenance, construction, trailheads, parking areas, trail signs, maps, and land acquisition. It also enables law enforcement personnel to identify and return stolen vehicles, encourages safe and responsible OHV use, and promotes respect for public lands.
 
Khunter said:
The Colorado OHV Registration Program fees fund trail maintenance, construction, trailheads, parking areas, trail signs, maps, and land acquisition. It also enables law enforcement personnel to identify and return stolen vehicles, encourages safe and responsible OHV use, and promotes respect for public lands.
Click to expand...
i could be wrong, but my understanding is that all atv's/utv's must have a trail sticker on Forest service roads & BLM roads. Not just non-residents. cost is around $25
 
Nickman123 said:
Unless something has changed, non-res hunters are required to get an "out of state atv permit" for their atvs and side by sides. To me it just seems like a way to milk a few more dollars from non-res hunters but last time I was cow hunting in 61 the wardens were actually checking to make sure people had them.
Click to expand...
Residents have to have a ‘permit’ too, we pay the same price as non residents. $25.
 
I already pay to register my atv in my home state, just like I do my car. But when I drive my car into Colorado, I'm not forced to buy another non-resident registration permit for my car to pay for maintenance, construction, and signs on Colorado's roads and highways. Just saying.
 
Nickman123 said:
I already pay to register my atv in my home state, just like I do my car. But when I drive my car into Colorado, I'm not forced to buy another non-resident registration permit for my car to pay for maintenance, construction, and signs on Colorado's roads and highways. Just saying.
Click to expand...
But you do pay tax on the fuel you purchase here for maintenance, construction and signs on Colorado’s roads and highways.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

icefish
Wyoming Cow Elk
Replies
14
Views
2K
homer1983
H
Hammsolo
Montana Archery Elk Research?
2 3 4
Replies
66
Views
6K
Hammsolo
Hammsolo
Elkhunter0626
Colorado unit 61 Early rifle
Replies
18
Views
2K
noharleyyet
noharleyyet
T
Much needed time in the woods (Son's first elk hunt)
Replies
17
Views
690
buxnbullz
buxnbullz
K
WY antelope unit
Replies
4
Views
1K
Shawn Rene
S

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
113,668
Messages
2,028,997
Members
36,276
Latest member
Eller fam

Share this page

Back
Top